Contrary to popular belief, one does not need much to begin investing. Even amounts such as $1,000 will not only get one started, but also buy whole shares of most of the stocks chosen by Warren Buffett's team at Berkshire Hathaway.

This includes consumer-oriented stocks, and under current conditions, stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Floor Decor (NYSE: FND) look like they are in an excellent position to serve investors well.

When considering the stocks Warren Buffett owns, Apple almost has to be a choice, considering that it makes up nearly half of Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio. While people know it for many products, Apple derives the majority of its revenue from the iPhone.

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Source Fool.com